Dance for Parkinson’s

This class is for those with Parkinson’s, their friends and family. Discover the themes, choreography and music of English National Ballet's current repertoire in a welcoming and informal environment.

Based on English National Ballet’s contemporary and classical repertoire, Dance for Parkinson’s classes provide a fun and informal way for participants to discover the themes, choreography and music of the ballets.

Participants also have the special opportunity to attend exclusive behind-the-scenes events and see the Company perform.

This programme is proven to support people with Parkinson’s to develop confidence and strength, whilst temporarily relieving some participants of symptoms in everyday life. Classes are expressive, creative and promote feelings of freedom from the physical and social constraints of having Parkinson’s.

The ballet did make me urgently want to move more, and move better and hinted at how this might be possible.

PARTICIPANT, DANCE FOR PARKINSON’S LONDON

It is a special experience you offer people with Parkinson’s and their carers and I hope that many more people in this area will be able to experience this in the future.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, CARDIFF

English National Ballet’s Dance for Parkinson’s programme has been running since 2008, and classes take place in London at our home in South Kensington, as well as nationally in partnership with National Dance Company Wales in Cardiff, DanceEast in Ipswich, MDI in Liverpool and Oxford City Council.

We are proud to be part of the Dance for PD membership, to support Dance for Parkinson’s Partnership and People Dancing and to have an affiliation with Parkinson’s UK.

Booking is essential prior to attending Dance for Parkinson’s classes.

For further information or to receive a booking form, contact Alison Hartley on 01473 295230 or email health@danceeast.co.uk